Test Overview
Test Methodology

ELISA

Test Usage

PM/Scl-100 antibodies are found in patients with homogenous overlap connective tissue disease characterized by Raynaud’s phenomenon, scleroderma, myositis, arthritis and pulmonary restriction. The presence of PM-Scl autoantibodies is a good prognostic sign unlike the poor prognosis seen with other myositis and systemic sclerosis-specific antibodies.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Analytic Time

3 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
LPMSC
Synonyms
  • Polymyositis Associated Antibody
  • PM-1 Antibody
  • Anti-PM/Scl Ab
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Labcorp (Esoterix # 520007)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate within one hour of collection.

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot within one hour or collection. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

Special Handling

Specimen must be spun, aliquotted and refrigerated within one hour of collection.

Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (this volume does not allow for repeat testing)
Additional Information

Test sent to Labcorp Dublin; performed by Esoterix Endocrinology

Billing
CPT Code
86235
Fee Code
AA302
LOINC
14131-7